I met with Patterdale Lodge Patient Group in Newton-le-Willows to talk about health provision locally and across the country.
The meeting provided an opportunity to hear from NHS patients about the impact government policy is having on meeting the health needs of our local community.
Those who attended were keen to praise the hard work of their GPs and staff across the NHS but were concerned about issues ranging from waiting times to the ability to consistently see the same GP when having to see a doctor.
I know that many constituents are concerned about our NHS, with waiting times soaring, Hospitals in financial crisis and locally a хЃ20 million funding gap in the health economy.
I have campaigned on the impact of health cuts, and for those working hard in the NHS to receive pay rises.
I will continue to support the hard work of GPs and those working in the NHS and challenge the Tories to give our hospitals and health care system the resources they need to deliver a health service that our communities deserves.